Jacinth and Ajoite Optical Properties

Jacinth

Ajoite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.550

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Triclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.091

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Jacinth and Ajoite Optic Character

Jacinth and Ajoite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Jacinth and Ajoite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Jacinth and Ajoite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Jacinth and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jacinth and Ajoite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Jacinth is Not Available while Jacinth is Not Available in appearance.